ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR – Madagascar has revived its traditional New Year celebration, Alahamady Be, marking a significant cultural resurgence after decades of dormancy. The pre-colonial festival, rooted in Malagasy royal traditions, returned with ancestral rituals, sacred fire ceremonies, and purification rites, drawing large crowds across the capital, Antananarivo. Celebrations peaked at Mahamasina Stadium, where thousands gathered for music, dance, and traditional perform

LIVERPOOL, UK – UK-based Zimbabwean gospel singer turned pastor Walter Chahwanda (33) has been sentenced to nine years in prison after a jury found him guilty of 17 sexual offences involving minors and young women.

Harare, Zimbabwe / Paris, France- The global telecommunications landscape is facing a significant shift following a high-level breach of the Israeli Army’s secure communication infrastructure. The cracking of command communication codes has not only compromised operational security but has also illuminated a network of European firms providing the backbone for the regime's military data and connectivity.

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has intensified security patrols at Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio, Western Equatoria, following a deadly attack that claimed the life of a Sudanese refugee. Peacekeepers conducted a ground patrol to assess the security situation and engage with local authorities, security forces, and refugee representatives, amid growing concerns over the safety of civilians in the camp.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has carried out a retaliatory strike targeting oil facilities it claims are linked to the United States, marking a further escalation in tensions across the Middle East.

Gaborone, Botswana / Harare, Zimbabwe- The Government of Botswana has issued a definitive rebuff to long-standing reports suggesting the presence of a United States military base on its soil. In a high-level clarification aimed at quelling regional unease, officials labeled the claims as "misinformation" that risks undermining the delicate balance of SADC regional stability.

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump has criticised Keir Starmer after the British prime minister said the UK would not be drawn into a wider conflict with Iran, despite rising tensions in the Gulf. The row centres on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route that has become a flashpoint as fears grow that Tehran could disrupt energy supplies. Trump has been urging allies to help patrol the narrow waterway, arguing that countries benefiting from oil shipments thr

Somalia has raised concerns over alleged plans by Israel to establish a military base in the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning it does not want its territory drawn into external conflicts. The proposed base, if confirmed, would sit near the Gulf of Aden, opposite Yemen, a strategically important location that could enable Israel to conduct airstrikes and military operations across the region.

Nigeria has recorded a decline in new Lassa fever infections, but health authorities warn that the disease is becoming more deadly as patients delay seeking treatment. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 65 new cases were reported in the last week of February, down from 77 in the previous week. However, the case fatality rate has risen sharply to over 23%, compared to just under 19% during the same period last year.

A leaked audio recording obtained by The Telegraph has shed light on the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the survival of Mojtaba Khamenei, the successor to his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to Mazaher Hosseini, the head of protocol for the Supreme Leader’s office, Mojtaba survived the February 28 strikes only because he stepped into his garden seconds before a missile leveled his residence.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the suspect was arrested following investigations into a mining investment deal in which another foreign investor was allegedly defrauded of US$1.5 million. Police later identified the suspect as Singaporean businessman Mark Yong Khong Yoong. According to police, Yoong was arrested on 14 March 2026 at the Norton Tollgate while travelling in a black Lexus SUV with three other people.

Donald Trump has warned European members of NATO that the alliance could face a “very bad future” if they refuse to assist in securing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to the Financial Times, Trump urged countries that depend on energy shipments passing through the waterway to contribute to its protection. Countries including the United Kingdom and France, as well as major oil-importing nations such as Japan, South Korea, and China, should join what Trump de

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed to intensify efforts to target Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he is still alive, as tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States continue to escalate. In a statement carried by Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC claimed that uncertainty surrounding Netanyahu’s status reflects what it described as growing instability within Israel. The Iranian military organisation said it would continue pursuing the Israeli le

Bobi Wine has announced that he has left Uganda, saying he fled the country to escape what he described as a military-led manhunt following January’s disputed presidential election. In a video posted on the social media platform X on Saturday, Wine said he had been in hiding for weeks after security forces allegedly raided his home shortly after the January 15 vote.

Kampala, Uganda- In a bold move to bolster South-South cooperation and regional trade, the Ugandan government has announced visa-free entry for nationals of 40 countries. Effective immediately, travelers from these nations can stay in the "Pearl of Africa" for up to three months for tourism or business without the prior hurdle of a visa application. While the move significantly eases travel for African and Commonwealth nations, it conspicuously excludes the United States, the

Thousands of white South Africans are returning home after spending years abroad, reversing a long-standing trend of emigration from South Africa. Many returnees are reclaiming their citizenship through a government online portal introduced after the repeal of a 1995 law that had stripped citizenship from some South Africans who obtained foreign nationality. The shift marks a notable development in the country’s migration patterns, which for decades saw large numbers of skill

United States President Donald Trump has built much of his political brand on unpredictability. But analysts say his shifting messaging over the war with Iran is increasingly obscuring a deeper problem: the failure to secure the quick victory he appeared to promise. The conflict escalated dramatically following the killing of Ali Khamenei during a joint US-Israeli strike in late February. Iranian state media later confirmed the death of the long-time leader after the airstrik

The specter of a global energy crisis looms as Tehran and Washington exchange threats over the control of the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC has vowed to halt all regional oil exports if U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iranian soil persist. This "Operation Epic Mistake," as Tehran has branded the Western campaign, has already pushed oil prices toward a staggering $120 per barrel.

The global economy is currently staring down the barrel of a maritime "nuclear option" as the conflict in the Middle East spills into the world’s most critical energy artery: the Strait of Hormuz. Following twelve days of escalating hostilities, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has begun deploying naval mines, a move that threatens to paralyze the $120-per-barrel oil market and trigger a catastrophic spike in global shipping costs.

Windhoek, Namibia-In a move to address a critical judicial staffing crisis, Chief Justice Peter Shivute and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Namibia have officially sworn in three international judges to the High Court. Among them are two prominent Zimbabwean legal minds, whose three-year tenures began on March 1, 2026.